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This thing is great. It is super easy to draw from, was the first time I drew from it, very natural. Actually faster then the COmp-TAC as a matter of fact. Wore it all day at the fair. 3:30 hip. Forgot it was there most of the time. Went on all the rides, even the upside down ones. never budged.

I will buy one for anything I am gonna carry. The higest endorsement from me...

BrassMonkey wrote:This thing is great. It is super easy to draw from, was the first time I drew from it, very natural. Actually faster then the COmp-TAC as a matter of fact. Wore it all day at the fair. 3:30 hip. Forgot it was there most of the time. Went on all the rides, even the upside down ones. never budged.

I will buy one for anything I am gonna carry. The higest endorsement from me...

I picked up one of these for 3-gun for its retention features ( gun falling out of holster is penalty), then after using it a little, I realized it is a great OWB holster for CC.

As I arrived at work the other day, I reached the front door at the same time as one of our area Deputy U.S. Marshals, and we did the "No, you go ahead!" dance.

I noticed that he was wearing a Blackhawk Serpa (empty, of course, since he was going inside). I was running a bit later than I like to be (15 minutes early, instead of 20-30), so I didn't stop to ask him how he likes it.

I've noticed that several area DUSMs and FBI agents wear the Serpa. They don't make a version for my current main carry pistol (Ruger P97), but when I (eventually!) get a good 1911 carry pistol, I will definitely have the Serpa on my short list.

My only concern is using the trigger finger to engage the release. I believe the trigger finger should have one function, and only one function, when a gun is being deployed. Muscle memory can be a tricky thing. I'm willing to try out and train with a Serpa, but if I notice the slightest tendency for my booger hook to go anywhere near the bang switch after it's just hit the holster release, then that holster will be deep-sixed, never to return.

Kevin

I am using it with a Glock 17. It is almost magical, the right index finger release happens to line up perfectly with the right side of the slide, above the trgger, which is where your finger needs to be when coming out of the holster anyway, unless you wanna stripe your leg... :-)

KBCraig wrote:As I arrived at work the other day, I reached the front door at the same time as one of our area Deputy U.S. Marshals, and we did the "No, you go ahead!" dance.

I noticed that he was wearing a Blackhawk Serpa (empty, of course, since he was going inside). I was running a bit later than I like to be (15 minutes early, instead of 20-30), so I didn't stop to ask him how he likes it.

I've noticed that several area DUSMs and FBI agents wear the Serpa. They don't make a version for my current main carry pistol (Ruger P97), but when I (eventually!) get a good 1911 carry pistol, I will definitely have the Serpa on my short list.

My only concern is using the trigger finger to engage the release. I believe the trigger finger should have one function, and only one function, when a gun is being deployed. Muscle memory can be a tricky thing. I'm willing to try out and train with a Serpa, but if I notice the slightest tendency for my booger hook to go anywhere near the bang switch after it's just hit the holster release, then that holster will be deep-sixed, never to return.

Kevin

Does everyone still like these for CC?

KBCraig wrote:As I arrived at work the other day, I reached the front door at the same time as one of our area Deputy U.S. Marshals, and we did the "No, you go ahead!" dance.

I noticed that he was wearing a Blackhawk Serpa (empty, of course, since he was going inside). I was running a bit later than I like to be (15 minutes early, instead of 20-30), so I didn't stop to ask him how he likes it.

I've noticed that several area DUSMs and FBI agents wear the Serpa. They don't make a version for my current main carry pistol (Ruger P97), but when I (eventually!) get a good 1911 carry pistol, I will definitely have the Serpa on my short list.

My only concern is using the trigger finger to engage the release. I believe the trigger finger should have one function, and only one function, when a gun is being deployed. Muscle memory can be a tricky thing. I'm willing to try out and train with a Serpa, but if I notice the slightest tendency for my booger hook to go anywhere near the bang switch after it's just hit the holster release, then that holster will be deep-sixed, never to return.

Kevin

I have a Serpa holster myself. The really nice thing about the way the unlock works is once you draw, your trigger finger is in exactly the right position. Outside the trigger guard pointed down the frame and at the ready. You don't use the point of your trigger finger for the unlock. Your first knuckle does it just fine.

I think a concern i might have is a mechanical malfunction of the release and the pistol being stuck in the holster.As far a concealability under a loose shirt does the firearm print much compared to a good IWB holster

Well this is my personal review. First, I am not much for "security level" holsters. Number one I "grew up" which the just the thumb snap and number two concealed I don't see the need for them much. Othere than that it it is a great holster for me, but does not conceal enough to suit me. I use it often in the house and at the office. Other than those places where I can open carry it was a waste of my money. I will stick to Del Fatti for concealed or one of the other high end good leather companies.

FYI, Blachawk issued a recall earlier this month on two of its holster groups--the "High Wall" versions of the Sportster and the Carbon Fiber Serpa--for all S&W M&P models and for Glock 20/21. Based on an actual incident, Blackhawk determined that an AD was possible when inserting a pistol into the holster. The link below describes which specific holsters are affected, and how to return one if you have it:

http://www.blackhawk.com/prod_details.a ... fetyrecall

Skiprr wrote:FYI, Blachawk issued a recall earlier this month on two of its holster groups--the "High Wall" versions of the Sportster and the Carbon Fiber Serpa--for all S&W M&P models and for Glock 20/21. Based on an actual incident, Blackhawk determined that an AD was possible when inserting a pistol into the holster. The link below describes which specific holsters are affected, and how to return one if you have it:

http://www.blackhawk.com/prod_details.a ... fetyrecall

Oh geez! I am affected!!! Thanks so much!!!